Academic Education SIS Quarterly Articles

Using evidence to inform your practice

These articles from the SIS Quarterly Practice Connections show practical applications of research and evidence for Academic Education areas of practice.

Debriefing as a method to foster critical thinking in occupational therapy education

Kerry Ann Mader, OTD, OTR/L, C/NDT; and Stacey Reynolds, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA

August 2024

The utilization of community programming to enhance OT and OTA collaboration in education

Sean Weir, MSOTR, CBIS; Jessica Mason, OTD, OTR/L; and Jenna Thacker, OTD, OTR/L, CHT

May 2024

Mission Possible: Teaching work behaviors and communication in fieldwork

Cara Lekovitch, CScD, MOT, OTR/L, BCG; Ann Marsico, CScD, MOT, OTR/L ; and Ketki Raina, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA

February 2024

Modernizing course design: An innovative occupation-focused framework

Erin L. Mathia, CScD, MOT, OTR/L; Cara Lekovitch, CScD, MOT, OTR/L, BCG; Pamela Toto, PhD, OTR/L, BCG, FAOTA, FGSA; Jennifer White, CScD, MOT, OTR/L; and Ketki D. Raina, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA

November 2023

Building support and resources for the fieldwork and capstone community through sustaining doctoral capstone experiences

Patricia Laverdure, OTD, OTR/L, BCP, FAOTA; Elizabeth Richardson, MS, OTD, OTR/L; and Taylor Martin, OTD

August 2023

Doctoral capstone: Secrets to student success

Christine Kroll, OTD, MS, OTR, FAOTA, and Theresa Delbert, OTD, OTR/L

May 2023

Benefits of an international intra- and interprofessional fieldwork/service-learning experience

Monique Chabot, OTD, OTR/L, SCEM, CLIPP, CAPS; and Jeanne M. Coviello, OTD, OTR/L

February 2023

Developing intentional partnerships for enhancing diversity in occupational therapy education

Sanchala K. Sen, OTD, MS, OTR/L, BCPR; Chinno Ingram, DrOT, OTR/L, PTA, CEAS; Megan Edwards Collins, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, CAPS, CFPS; and Cynthia S. Bell, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA

November 2022

Enhancing occupational therapy students’ experiences of resilience through co-curricular programming

Caroline Umeda, PhD, OTR/L; Rachel Thompson, BS, OTS; and Madisson Walker, BS, OTS

August 2022

Improving health outcomes in neurodiverse populations through health care provider education

Molly Bathje, PhD, MS, OTR/L; Paige Lotz, OTD, OTR/L; and Erin Shy, OTD, OTR/L

May 2022

Entry-level occupational therapy electronic health record education model

Louis F. Dmytryk, OTD, OTR/L, RT (R) ARRT

February 2022

Creating a racial and ethnic inclusive environment in occupational therapy education

Linda M. Olson, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA; and Kia A. Burks, OTD, OTR/L

November 2021

Embedding sleep assessment and intervention across the lifespan into occupational therapy education

Cailin Donahue Stewart, OTD, MS, OTR/L; and Caitlin Stanford, OTD, MS, OTR/L

August 2021

Infusing women's health into entry-level occupational therapy education

Mara Podvey, PhD, OTR, PMH-C, FAOTA; Elissa Lichtman, OTD, OTR/L; Lauren Sponseller, PhD, OTD, MSOTR/L, MEd; Meryl Picard, PhD, MSW, OTR; and Carlin Reaume, OTD, OTR/L, MAEd, PMH-C

May 2021

The what, why, and how of occupation-centered practice in the classroom

Taylor L. Wienkes, OTD, OTR/L; and Vanessa D. Jewell, PhD, OTR/L

February 2021

Using standardized patients in the occupational therapy curriculum

Audrey L. Zapletal, OTD, OTR/L, CLA; Madeleine Clements, MS, OTR/L; Pari Kumar, OTD, OTR/L; Jennifer A. Merz, OTD, OTR/L; and Chalia Bellis, MS, OTR/L

November 2020

Teaching occupational therapy's role in health and wellness for community-based older adults

Jeanine Stancanelli, OTD, MPH, OTR/L

August 2020

Using fieldwork to emphasize emerging practice

Amanda Mohler, OTD, OTR/L; and Andrea Brown, MSOT, OTR/L

May 2020

Universal design for learning in OT/OTA academic programs: Working with our students

Cheryl B. Lucas, EdD, OTR/L; Kayla Collins, MOT, EdD, OTR/L; and Megan Edwards Collins, PhD, OTR/L, CAPS

February 2020

Meeting the needs of students with English as a second language: A discussion for best practice in higher education

Lisa Fanelli Toussaint, OTD, OTR/L; and Tara J. Glennon, EdD, OTR/L, FAOTA

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